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basic user-frielndly DCC - what should I buy?
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Right off the bat, you are underpowered with the Zephyr, going by what you say you want to run immediatley. Unless you want a console throttle for some reason, I think you are up for a bigger system ....... NCE Power Pro, Digitrax Super Chief, Lenz, etc etc. <br />At least your starting off with 5 amps. <br /> <br />The newer full featured throttles are much easier to use compared to that old Digitrax. I've used all three of the above systems, I prefer the NCE system and its throttles (both the main throttles and the large single knob utility throttles), but every one has thier opinions. The differences can be subtle. <br /> <br />Think really hard what you want to do with these throttles ...... will you want sound? I bet you will. Are you sure you do not want DCC control of turnouts? You may change your mind soon. After you make these decisiions, and you study the throttles' manuals, it will be a bit easier to decide. <br /> <br />Here is a little info for Decoder Pro, including the many systems that support it .... <br />http://jmri.sourceforge.net/download/ <br />http://jmri.sourceforge.net/ <br /> <br />And...they are all user friendly ...... you'll see. You really should do some homework here. All the user manuals for all the equipment are available on line. This way you can make your decision based on your own opinion. <br /> <br />My 2 cents. <br />Jim <br />
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